A look back at Commodore

A Dutch consumer media company that acquired the name of venerable computer company Commodore last year is hoping to tap the power of the PET and the Commodore 64 to launch a new wave of products. Here, the keyboard for the Commodore 64. Note the groovy rainbow detailing at the top.

The Commodore PC was popular in the 1980s, but got steamrolled by the Wintel juggernaut. Fans persist, however.

The Commodore PET monitor echoes shades of Darth Vader's helmet.

The Commodore brand may be making a comeback now that a company has taken on the moniker and is releasing new products. The 1970s band The Commodores does not appear poised for a similar rebirth.